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What is maximum inspiratory pressure test?

Pronunciation: /ˈmæksəməm inspiratory* ˈprɛʃər tɛst/

maximum inspiratory pressure test

Definition

A test that measures the strength of the muscles used in breathing. A person inhales and exhales through a device called a manometer, and the pressures are recorded by a computer. Also called MIP test.